Robotics and Automation Systems Technology | Advanced Manufacturing Electronics Certificate
Students will learn about the equipment and components of instrumentation and control systems found in the process and energy supply industries, as well as basic operation and applications of microprocessors. Students will also learn how to program a robot in a higher-level language to perform various tasks.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Advanced Manufacturing Electronics certificate program, students should be able to:
- Follow safety policies and/or procedures according to industry standards
- Interpret and draw wire diagrams, schematics, and ladder logic diagrams to implement automation systems
- Apply the principles of basic electronic theory including operations and applications of basic DC/AC circuits
- Use the SolidWorks software package to create advanced models, parts, assemblies, and related documents (e.g., bill of materials, parts lists)
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electronic system problems, while completing the appropriate documentation
- Build, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic and Local Area Networks (LANs)
- Operate, program, maintain, troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs
- Program, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic automated systems